Egg plant.

Billy Shafer · Jul 28, 2016

What is the best way to cook it.Can't find my wife's cook book.

rd 2N in mo · Jul 28, 2016

sliced then let sit on paper towels to draw out moisture for 10 minutes. then dust with flour dip in egg wash then flour then fry in oil til browned.

Charles in Aus. · Jul 28, 2016

A variation on RD's ,
Sliced in half inch slices lengthways , salted and placed on paper towel until excess moisture is drawn off . Fry lightly in a little olive oil and garlic no other coatings required . Don't eat the peel , use as an accompaniment to salads or an entree for barbecued game .

Billy Shafer · Jul 28, 2016

Thanks for the help. I remember the paper towel and olive oil. Now if I could only remember her yeast rolls and onion cheese soup.She was a great cook.

old · Jul 28, 2016

When I cook it I slice it about 1/2 inch thick then coat with flour and fry I have NEVER used a paper towel to dry it up any that takes a good bit of the flavor away. I also fry it in butter which gives it a better flavor. I also some times add some garlic power to the flour for an added taste

pete black · Jul 28, 2016

If it's not too large; slice into 1/2 pieces, coat with olive oil, salt/pepper to taste and bake at 350 degrees until tender.

Billy NY · Jul 28, 2016

For eggplant Parmesan, slice thin, and you can lightly salt if desired, then stack cover with another plate with something on top and let the weight press on the stack. My grandmother would do this step and leave it overnight. Dip in egg, flour or bread, then load up the casserole dish in layers, add your sauce, cheese, then put in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or however you like with temperature and time. Top layer of cheese will brown. Depending on your sauce, its usually very good, I like to use sauce made from tomatoes I've grown, or better quality ones when in season.

bill b va · Jul 28, 2016

first you need to catch it,chop its head off, scald it,pluck off feathers then cut up and roll in flour then fry just like a rooster.

timcasbolt · Jul 28, 2016

I haven't opened a cookbook in years. When I need a recipe, I use this thingey called google. Many times, I've found that my old family recipes can be upgraded and improved.

jjamna · Jul 28, 2016

Billy Look on the left side of the page under related sites. click on Kountry Life, then country cooking on the left as well. There are several very good recipes on there. They may have egg plant and may not but will be worth looking.

jjamna · Jul 28, 2016

Good recipes but I did not see any with egg plant, sorry.

old · Jul 28, 2016

Another way I like to fix it and it can be done with squash also is Parmesan Merinera.
To fix it you slice the egg plant or summer squash into 1/2 inch slices. Pour some paste sauce into a pan that is oven safe then place the slices on the sauce. Pour more sauce on so as to just cover the slices and then put some Parmesan cheese on and bake it for around 30 minutes. As I said you can do that with squash I do that with what we call patty pan squash

GordoSD · Jul 28, 2016

Look in <allrecipes.com>

GordoSD · Jul 28, 2016

You could make some" merinera " sauce from your garden tomatoes and can it.

Moonlite37 · Jul 28, 2016

I planted them like potatoes but no germination. Possibly did something wrong

guido · Jul 28, 2016

Hello Billy NY,

Thats the ticket! Can't beat home grown. Just picked our first tomatoes today, made garden salad with cucumbers and peppers yommo!

Guido.

Billy NY · Jul 28, 2016

It's the thought that counts, thank you for the tip, I've not been on that forum in a long time, never knew there were recipes there.

Billy NY · Jul 28, 2016

I would agree, there is no substitute and sure have enjoyed my share over the years. Totally dropped the ball on the gardens this year, difference is I work full time now and its a very nice paycheck, but it takes up all my time and energy. I'll likely do some greens and 2nd crop taters or something. Got er tilled and ready, just got too darned hot to deal with it.

Glad to hear of the first of the tomatoes, if I plant in May, I get them about now, but I have planted real early and then transplanted outside to get them earlier.

John,PA · Jul 28, 2016

YEAST rools.

Get some FLESHMAN's YEAST, first.
Soak fer awhile in "warm water".

Get some flour, free of bugs (sift) or keep in reefer cabinet.
Add some butter to flour. Make some little balls out of the butter and flour. Next add the yeast and STIR good.

Set aside in mixing bowl and cover with your old kitchen towel.

Put bowl back in reefer cabinet.

Go somewhere and buy a small pack of "KAISER ROLLS".

Have your meal. Then check on the reffer bowl.

get the air outta of the bread dough by "punching like heck".

Wrap remains in aluminum foil and put in freezer compartment.

Then guess what,?????? Have on hand for THANKSGIVING.

Hope this was of help.

John,PA REGARDS....Julia CHILD.

jimg.allentown · Jul 28, 2016

Well, you can make fried eggplant.
You can make eggplant parmesan.
You can make spicy eggplant sauce.

Those are the only things I have done with eggplant. I prefer the sauce or parmesan. Never was a big fan of fried.

David G · Jul 28, 2016

slice, bread, fry eat that way or make parmigiana out of it.

old · Jul 28, 2016

Well DUH don't you think I have BTDT. Again stop bugging me I only answer your post when you attack me and yes any post you post to me is an attack

markiz41 · Jul 29, 2016

Fried in Panko crumbs - best hands down. Some people can't take fried foods, though. Then just season it, drench in oil of your choice and throw it on the grill.

Billy Shafer · Jul 29, 2016

Thanks for looking. I use to hate egg plant. Until my wife cooked it her way.Still can't stand liver.

Billy Shafer · Jul 29, 2016

Had an uncle that would chase them around. The yard with a shotgun. Never had to chop a head off.

Goose · Jul 29, 2016

One of my uncles shot a rooster with a .22 once when he couldn't catch it.

rlpintx · Jul 29, 2016

Stuffed eggplant is very good.

Billy Shafer · Jul 31, 2016

Tried it your way Pete. Best way for me at this time since my hand is messed up. Added a little real butter to each one. Came out very nice. I have downloaded all the ideas. So I can try them when I am able.Thanks again to all.

Cameano · Aug 7, 2016

(quoted from post at 09:38:12 07/29/16) Stuffed eggplant is very good.

Stuffed with pork, yes. I make a version of it, less work, not stuffed, tastes the same. Pork loin chops, fresh, cut up and cooked with onions, garlic, and tomato, in soy sauce, sea salt, and oyster sauce. Add cubed eggplant after pork is just about done and cook until soft. Delicious over some white rice.

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